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After Basilius Besler (German,
After Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) "Aloe Vera", pair of offset chromolithographs, sight 14-1/2" x 12". Glazed, matted and presented in giltwood frames.
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French School, "Aloe Ferox" and
French School, "Aloe Ferox" and "Aloe Americana Minor", pair of hand-colored engravings, sight 13" x 8-1/4". Presented in giltwood-edged matte white-painted mats within gilded rope twist-carved speckled forest green-painted frames in the neoclassical taste and glazed.
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ROBERT THORNTON "THE ALOE" COLOR
ROBERT THORNTON "THE ALOE" COLOR LITHOGRAPHDESCRIPTION: A Robert Thornton, color lithograph titled: "The Aloe". Originally painted by Philip Reinagle (1749 – 1833), and etched and engraved by Thomas Medland (1755 – 1822). From The Temple Of Flora; or Garden of Nature. Picturesque Botanical Plates of the New Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus. London: Dr. Robert John Thornton, 1799 - 1807 CIRCA: 1798 ORIGIN: England DIMENSIONS: (With Frame) H:28.25" L:23.75" (Without Frame) H:19.75" L:15" CONDITION:Great condition. Not inspected our frame. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Dr. Robert John Thornton (British
Dr. Robert John Thornton (British 1768-1837) "Agave or American Aloe" from "Temple of Flora" ca. 1812 mezzotint and some aquatint partially printed in color and finished by hand on wove paper sheet size approx. 16-1/4" x 12-3/4" image size 9-7/8" x 7-3/8" archivally matted and framed in a newer lovely gold leafed frame under glass overall approx. 25" x 19-1/4".
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Dr. Robert John Thornton (British
Dr. Robert John Thornton (British 1768-1837) Publisher ca. 1811-1812 "Agave or American Aloe". Hand colored aquatint engraving from the quarto edition of "The Temple of Flora" paper size apprx. 15-1/8" x 11-3/4" dated Sept. 1st 1811 not framed.
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ITALIAN MAIOLICA FOOTED DRUG JAR
ITALIAN MAIOLICA FOOTED DRUG JAR 18th/19th c., labeled "Aloe Epatico", 7"h x 6.5"dia (widest), 3.5"dia (foot)
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(2) LARGE AMBER & GREEN GLASS
(2) LARGE AMBER & GREEN GLASS APOTHECARY JARS Amber jar labeled "Aloe S. Soc", 13.5"h x 5.25"dia; green jar labeled "Magn: Calc:", remnant of old label on reverse, 14"h x 6.25"dia
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DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON, (3)
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON, (3) BOTANICAL ENGRAVINGS Dr. Robert John Thornton (British, 1768-1837), "The Aloe". 1798, "The Supurb Lily", 1799, and "The Night-Blowing Cereus", 1800, hand-colored aquatints with stipple engraving, from "The Temple of Flora", matted and framed under glass, approx. 21"h x 16"w (sight), 29.75"h x 24.75"w (frames)
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ALOESWOOD SCHOLAR'S ROCKA piece
ALOESWOOD SCHOLAR'S ROCKA piece of aloeswood, form mimicking scholar's rock, the body of light yellow color. H:22.5cm
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Elizabeth Blackwell (British,
Elizabeth Blackwell (British, 1821-1910) \"The Common Aloes\" and \"The Succontine Aloe\", pair of hand-colored botanical engravings, image 12\" x 8\", legend lower margin. Glazed and presented in Florentine mats and carved giltwood frames.
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DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (BRITISH, C.1765 - 1832) 20" x 16" paper "The American Aloe", 1799-1807. Aquatint and line engraving, printed in color and finished by hand, Plate XII from "The Temple of Flora; or Garden of Nature", London, first state of two, engraved by Medland after the painting by Reinagle, in a gilt frame with French matting, overall 29" x 23 ½".
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DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON, (2)
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON, (2) BOTANICAL ENGRAVINGS Dr. Robert John Thornton (British, 1768-1837), "The American Aloe", 1807 and "American Bog Plants", 1806, hand-colored aquatints with stipple engraving, from "The Temple of Flora", matted and framed under glass, 19.75"h x 14.75"w (sight), 30.5"h x 25.25"w (frames)
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An Alaia Moss Green Suede Jacket
An Alaia Moss Green Suede Jacket with leather stitching detail. Labeled: Alaia. Size 40.
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Large assortment of glass and
Large assortment of glass and pottery fruit to include pineapple, lemons, banana, apples, pears, oranges and more, including Marc Aurel
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CANECANE, GROUP OF SIX VARIOUS
CANECANE, GROUP OF SIX VARIOUS CANES WITH AN A.L. OF 35"
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Patricia Faulkner (born 1946) - Two
Patricia Faulkner (born 1946) - Two oil paintings - ''The Aloeids'' - Two mirror images of figure in military uniform in a surreal landscape board 12ins square and ''Orpheus II'' - Musician and statuesque figure in surreal landscape board 14ins x 18ins both signed and inscribed to reverse in modern dark stained moulded frames Provenance : John Nevill Gallery 43 St. Peters Street Canterbury Kent
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J.W. WEINMANN, (4) BOTANICAL
J.W. WEINMANN, (4) BOTANICAL MEZZOTINTS, C. 1745 Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (German, 1683-1741), mezzotint engravings in color on laid paper, from Phytanthoza Iconographia, plates No. 49, 67 and 2 of plate 60 (differently colored), Aloe Africana, sheets hinged into mats, approx. 15.25"h x 9.5"w (sheets), 22.5"h x 17.25"w (gold frames), 22.5"h x 18.25"w (brown frames)
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Lot of 3 vintage Hawaii themed
Lot of 3 vintage Hawaii themed letter openers. Including a hula dancer formed from lava rock, a palm tree & a brass tiki engraved "ALOHA HAWAII". Longest letter opener 9". Estimate $15-20
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An Alaia Brown Leather Jacket lined
An Alaia Brown Leather Jacket lined and trimmed in brown shearling. Labeled: Alaia.
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Lot of natural coral clusters,
Lot of natural coral clusters, and abalone dish, largest approx 8" x 6" x 4-3/4"
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An Alaia Cream Knit Shirt Dress.
An Alaia Cream Knit Shirt Dress. Labeled: Alaia.
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FLORIDA PATENT MEDICINES &
FLORIDA PATENT MEDICINES & MAKEUPEarly 20th century general store products, all manufactured in Florida, including Grannie's Salve (Orange City), Davis' Best Painless Eye Water (Lakeland), Red Liniment (Tampa), Pino Hot Oil Liniment (Deland), 666 Malarial Preparation (Jacksonville), and Bo-Kay Florida Tan Powder (Jacksonville). Most items unused. (We do not recommend using any of these products for any purpose, internal or external. And we checked: There is no brimstone listed in the ingredients of the 666 Malarial treatment.)
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AFTER BESLER, THREE EDIZIONI
AFTER BESLER, THREE EDIZIONI PONTE VECCHIO PRINTS After Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629). Issued by Edizioni Ponte Vecchio (Italian), 20th Century. Three unframed hand-colored botanical lithographs comprised of; "Aloe," Poma amoris fructu luteo, Melo Saccharinus, Pseudocoloynthis Pomiformis," and Guaiacana," signed with two embossed stamps of the Florentine 'fleur de lis," with "Edizioni Ponte Vecchio," and a paint brush with "Coloritura a mano Originale" beneath the image. Approx: (plate size) 20.875" x 17.625", (paper size) 31.5" x 27". Provenance: From a prominent Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia.
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A GROUP OF FIVE ZULU UKHAMBA
A GROUP OF FIVE ZULU UKHAMBA BASKETS Contemporary, probably Ilala palm, tightly coiled in order to be rendered water-tight, with geometric designs created from boiling roots and other vegetation.
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BASILIUS BESLER, GERMAN
BASILIUS BESLER, GERMAN 1561-1629, CANNA INDICA LUTEA RUBRIS MACULIS PUNCTATA AND ALOE AMERICANA, FRAMED TOGETHER, ENGRAVING, FRAME: 27 1/2 X 42 1/2 IN. (69.85 X 107.95 CM.)BASILIUS BESLER, GERMAN, 1561-1629 CANNA INDICA LUTEA RUBRIS MACULIS PUNCTATA and ALOE AMERICANA, framed together, Engraving Engraving Dimensions: Frame: 27 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. (69.85 x 107.95 cm.) Provenance: Estate of Shirley Z. Johnson, board member of the National Museum of Asian Art
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Willie Julama Jupurla,
Willie Julama Jupurla, (Australian Aboriginal deceased) Coolamon, bean tree, 1970s, Walpiri, approx 81cm L x 24cm W
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ALA?A CREAM WOOL FLOUNCED DRESS
ALA?A CREAM WOOL FLOUNCED DRESS Size 38; new condition; retailed Saks Fifth Avenue. Long-sleeved with ribbed cuffs deep v-neckline
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Three English Mezzotints 19TH
Three English Mezzotints
19TH CENTURY
Comprising:
The American Aloe, engraved by Medland, after Reinagle, published by Thornton;
The White Lily, engraved by Stadler after Henderson, published by Thornton, and Linnaeus,
engraved by Burke after Reinagle, published by Thornton.
Sight dimensions of each 20 x 15 inches.
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AQUAMARINE GLASS GARDEN CLOCHE
AQUAMARINE GLASS GARDEN CLOCHE (Protects vegetable plants against freezing in early spring.)
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HAIR, Alfred, (American,
HAIR, Alfred, (American, 1941-1971): Royal Poinciana Florida Highwaymen Poinciana Painting, Oil on Canvas, 16.75'' x 28.5'', signed lower right, unframed.
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Mother-of-pearl coralene vase,
Mother-of-pearl coralene vase, moiré mother-of-pearl decoration with yellow seaweed coralene surface, 6-7/8 in. Scattered bead loss, some tape residue.
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Hopi Alo Mana Painted Leather
Hopi Alo Mana Painted Leather Mask white half mask made of leather and painted with a lower band of blue rectangles; wooden inner frame height 4.75 in. x diameter 7.25 in. mid-20th century Condition: Excellent.
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A Collection of Thirteen Carved
A Collection of Thirteen Carved Ivory Vegetables and Fruits comprising four ears of corn an eggplant a pepper a tomato an apple a pineapple and four gourds of various shapes. Length of longest 5 inches.
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A GROUP OF HAWAIIAN "IPU PAWEHE"
A GROUP OF HAWAIIAN "IPU PAWEHE" GOURD VESSELSA group of Hawaiian "Ipu Pawehe" gourd vessels, Three groupings: A Wayne Ching sea turtle gourd 1999 With carved signature, date, and inscription to base: WT Ching 1999 / Hilo Hawaii / Eucalyptus wood The gourd with shallow carved sea turtle and various fish, raised on a live edge eucalyptus base Overall: 13.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D A Jennifer Rothschild lidded gourd 20th Century With carved signature: Made in Hawaii by / J Rothschild In the form of a naturalistic gourd with carved leaf-style lid 9" H x 13" Dia. Three Kina Kam gourds Late 20th/Early 21st Century Each with carved signature and variously dated and inscribed Each with carved floral and figural designs, 3 pieces Larger: 12.75" H x 8" Dia.; Smaller: 7.75" H x 9" Dia. 5 pieces Provenance: The first: Upcountry Connection, Kamuela, HI The second: Maui To Go Arts & Crafts, Lahaina, HI The third: Maui To Go Arts & Crafts, Lahaina, HI Notes: This lot is accompanied by receipts of sale from Maui To Go Arts & Crafts dated December 8, 1999, December 2, 2001, March 10, 2003, and March 12, 2009; and Upcountry Connection dated December 6, 2000. Provenance: The first: Upcountry Connection, Kamuela, HI The second: Maui To Go Arts & Crafts, Lahaina, HI The third: Maui To Go Arts & Crafts, Lahaina, HI
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Alfred Hair 20th C. American
Alfred Hair 20th C. American itinerant artist oil on masonite depicting seascape with palm trees signed LL not examined out of frame ss: 22 1/2'' h. x 34 1/2'' w.
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An Alaia Light Green Dress in a
An Alaia Light Green Dress in a figure-hugging silhouette with a scoopneck and short sleeves. Labeled: Alaia.